Why is my taxi called free now?

The taxi app changed name as part of joining the wider-mobility international “NOW” brand family. The FREE NOW app will be operational in 100 cities across Europe, with 'match', the new taxi-sharing service being piloted across locations in Dublin, its first innovation for Irish passengers.



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No - the app used to be called MyTaxi. They renamed the app to FreeNow several months ago.

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As the name suggests, FREE NOW is all about freedom. It's our promise to you in providing the best service and the most convenient mobility solutions in getting you from A to B.

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About FREE NOW: It consists of the ride-hailing services FREE NOW (formerly mytaxi), ?eat, Kapten as well as the micro-mobility service hive (scooters and e-bikes). In total, those services currently attract 40 million users in 17 markets and 150 cities.

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With FREENOW, the Mobility Super App, you can book taxis and more. We're also in 9 countries across Europe, so you can use the app wherever you go. WHAT CAN YOU DO? Forget about cash, and pay in the app in seconds.

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Uber has been linked with a takeover of taxi-hailing app Free Now, which has a nationwide presence in Ireland. Free Now, which was previously called Hailo and then My Taxi, is owned as a joint venture by German car giants BMW and Mercedes-Benz owner Daimler.

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Register now and join more than 100,000 professional drivers across Europe. Download the app for free today and start earning right away. More business for you.

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All FREENOW Private Hire Vehicle (PHV) drivers are self-employed and carefully selected via a thorough application process. The application process varies from country to country and even city to city, as local governing bodies have different licensing processes.

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If you order a Ride or EV Ride (PHV, private car) all payments are processed in-app via card, Apple Pay or PayPal. Add your payment method to your FREENOW account before ordering a trip: How to add a payment method.

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